| Keyword | Choorn`a |
| Type | R.B |
| Etymology/ Definition | चूर्णितं बहुधा खण्डीकृतम्। सु. सू. १८/३० डल्हण |
| Reference | S.Su.18/30, S.Su.37/11 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – powder |
| Implied Meaning | It is one of the basic drug forms, which means fine powder. Most of the drugs are advised to the patient in this form. It is advisable to take Choorn`a along with different adjuvant for better effect e. g. honey, Ghee |
| Elaboration | As per S`haarangadhara Choorn`a is a substance prepared by powdering a herb and then filtering it through appropriate fine mesh. Its dose is three Maasha ( 3 gms .) at a time with appropriate Anupaana . Sitopalaadi Choorn`a is indicated in Raajayakshmaa ( Tuberculosis ). |
| Synonyms | Raja , Kshoda |
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